Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Estádio D. Afonso Henriques where Vitória de Guimarães play host to Naval. A crowd of 19,284 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Vitória de Guimarães and Naval are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rodrigo Oliveira.


0.00
Naval start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.37
Lennart Bräutigam sees a break and surges forward. Lennart Bräutigam shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.56
Daniel Faria makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Vitor Sousa effortlessly gets down and covers it.
6.51
Antonio Moutinho passes the ball forward to Bill Mowbray. Bill Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Gomes. Eduardo Gomes directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
9.17
John Brady makes a probing pass to Bill Mowbray. Bill Mowbray flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Moutinho who takes it down. Antonio Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Standing. With a superhuman jump, Harvey Standing connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Vitor Sousa.
10.31
It's a corner kick. Bill Mowbray loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Daniel Moutinho tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.15
Bill Mowbray flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Marques who takes it down. Pedro Marques shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
14.02
Tobias Höfer makes a run forward as Daniel Moutinho takes the throw-in. Tobias Höfer skillfully chests the ball down. Tobias Höfer flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Faria who brings the ball under control. Daniel Faria makes a simple pass to Eduardo Gomes. Eduardo Gomes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Boyd.
16.37
John Brady passes the ball forward to Tobias Höfer. Tobias Höfer sees a break and surges forward. Tobias Höfer hits a low pass to Antonio Moutinho. Antonio Moutinho shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Vitor Sousa is on top of it.
22.42
Mark Hughes barges into Antonio Moutinho. Mark Hughes is shown the yellow card! Antonio Moutinho hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.56
With imagination, Daniel Moutinho plays the ball forward to Eduardo Gomes. Eduardo Gomes flicks a high ball forward to Harvey Standing who takes it down. Harvey Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Gomes. Eduardo Gomes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.35
Norman Boyd threads a neat ball through to Rosario Balli. Rosario Balli runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rosario Balli sees Rodrigo Neves just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Rodrigo Neves provides some space. He shoots at goal but Rafael Fernandes is on top of it.
33.19
John Brady takes it forward alone. John Brady runs deep into the other half of the pitch. John Brady whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Gomes. With a superhuman jump, Eduardo Gomes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but Norman Boyd blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
34.31
Antonio Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.16
Rosario Balli threads a neat ball through to Duarte Carvalho. Duarte Carvalho sees Rodrigo Neves just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rodrigo Neves provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal but it is tipped over by Rafael Fernandes.
37.25
Corner kick to Naval. Rosario Balli plays it to the near post. Some good footwork from Manuel Rego provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
39.13
Norman Boyd comes in with a late challenge on Harvey Standing. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harvey Standing runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Vitória de Guimarães appear unchanged since the first half. Naval also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Vitória de Guimarães kick off and get the second half underway!
47.02
Tobias Höfer flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Moutinho collects the pass. Daniel Moutinho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria skips past Rosario Balli! Daniel Faria side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
48.30
Showing composure, John Brady plays the ball forward to Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria laces a weighted ball forward to Antonio Moutinho. Antonio Moutinho lofts in a cross ball towards Bill Mowbray. Bill Mowbray jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Vitor Sousa is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.40
Vitória de Guimarães have made a substitution with Gialuca Apa replacing Bill Mowbray .
61.41
Mark Hughes hits a low pass to Rodrigo Neves. Rodrigo Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Duarte Carvalho. Duarte Carvalho connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Rafael Fernandes gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
65.41
John Brady makes a strong solo run forward. John Brady knocks the ball forward to Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.22
Norman Boyd hacks Eduardo Gomes from behind! The referee calls over Norman Boyd and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Eduardo Gomes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.17
With imagination, Antonio Moutinho picks a pass forward to Daniel Faria. Daniel Faria sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
75.38
John Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Moutinho. Antonio Moutinho surges forward with the ball. Antonio Moutinho whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Vitor Sousa.
77.12
Naval have made 2 substitutions with Sebastiao Ramos replacing Cristiano Valente and Matteo Baiocchi replacing Rosario Balli .
79.36
John Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Marques. Pedro Marques threads the ball through to Eduardo Gomes. Eduardo Gomes edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Eduardo Gomes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Vitor Sousa manages to keep it out.
85.41
Daniel Faria hacks Abel Gomes from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Abel Gomes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
89.37
Daniel Faria flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Götz controls it well on his chest. Sebastian Götz flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Marques holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Marques deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Gomes but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
12
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
70.6%
29.4%
Play Area
23.5%
43.5%
32.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vitor Sousa of Naval

Match Ratings
1.Rafael Fernandes (GK)
6
2.John Brady (DEF)
7
3.Daniel Moutinho (DEF)goal scored
7
4.Tobias Höfer (DEF)
6
5.Sebastian Götz (MID)
6
6.Daniel Faria (MID)yellow card
6
7.Antonio Moutinho (MID)
8
8.Bill Mowbray (MID)goal scored
8
9.Pedro Marques (ATT)
6
10.Eduardo Gomes (ATT)
6
11.Harvey Standing (ATT)
6
 
12.Gialuca Apa (MID)
6
13.Jose Hidalgo (MID)
0
14.Zbigniew Gadocha (ATT)
0

1.Vitor Sousa (GK)
8
2.Norman Boyd (DEF)red card
3
3.Manuel Rego (DEF)
6
4.Cristiano Valente (DEF)
6
5.Stan Wiltord (MID)
6
6.Rosario Balli (MID)
6
7.Mark Hughes (MID)yellow card
5
8.Abel Gomes (MID)
6
9.Rodrigo Neves (ATT)
6
10.Lennart Bräutigam (ATT)
6
11.Duarte Carvalho (ATT)
6
 
12.Sebastiao Ramos (DEF)
6
13.Marcel Götz (MID)
0
14.Matteo Baiocchi (ATT)
6